Understanding Abilities

It is self-evident that different businesses require different skills, competencies and abilities. It is also the case that individuals vary about their own mental abilities and the extent to which they apply them in their environments. The ‘happy’ scenario is that a match should occur between our skills/capabilities and the business we work in. Still, reality suggests that this is only sometimes the case.

There can only be a job mismatch between the individual’s capabilities and the business we work in. This often leads to a level of stress either for the individuals or the company, unable to cope or, at times, leaving unfinished work. A person’s ability depends upon their intelligence. Still, the study of intelligence has revealed several controversies and sensitivities.

Different schools of thought have emerged about the study of abilities. Similar debates to ..... (the rest of the article can be seen on https://www.fdc.ie/what-we-do/training/ and view blogs at the bottom of the page)